Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income		$ 16,583	$ 1,795	$ 44,936	$ 17,365
Foreign currency translation losses, net of tax	[1]	(77)	(94)	(267)	(672)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	[1]	20	1,054	(11)	671
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(57)	960	(278)	(1)
Consolidated comprehensive income		16,526	2,755	44,658	17,364
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(6)	(4)	(12)	(69)
Comprehensive income attributable to Vicor Corporation		$ 16,532	$ 2,759	$ 44,670	$ 17,433

[1] The deferred tax assets associated with foreign currency translation losses and unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities are completely offset by a tax valuation allowance as of September 30, 2023 and 2022. Therefore, there is no income tax benefit (provision) recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.